Ohio Unlawful Search & Seizure Lawyer

Police Misconduct Attorneys: Serving Cleveland with Pride for 70 Years

The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution protects American citizens
“against unreasonable searches and seizures,” and requires
the establishment of proper cause order for a person to be searched or
arrested. This important amendment is the foundation of illegal search
and seizure lawsuits.

While most people understand illegal search and seizure to be a defense
against criminal charges, many are not aware of their ability to sue for
damages when this Constitutional right is violated. Our lawyers at Spangenberg
Shibley & Liber can explain this possibility when you consult us.
Call for a free consultation with a Cleveland personal injury lawyer if
you have been the victim of an unlawful or warrantless search.

I Think I Was Illegally Searched. Who Can I Call?

If you were the victim of unlawful search and seizure, you have the right
to seek compensation for property damage, lost income and other considerations.
You may also be entitled to additional damages, including attorneys'
fees, if you were deprived of your rights under the Constitution or one
or more federal laws.

At Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP, we have a complete understanding of
the law that impacts these matters. Our attorneys have been serving Ohio
communities for 70 years. We are prepared to pursue every available option
in an effort to reach the most favorable outcome for you and your family.

Civil Rights Lawyers Serving Clients Nationwide

At Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP, our Ohio unlawful search and seizure
attorneys are committed to holding law enforcement officials who ignore
the law accountable when their actions violate the rights of innocent
people. We investigate every aspect of the case, including whether the
search and seizure of property was legal and whether the officers even
had the legal right to enter your home. Our only focus in these matters
is the integrity of your Constitutional rights and seeking full compensation
if we find that those rights were violated.

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Building a Case for Maximum Recovery

Victims in unlawful search and seizure cases are entitled to seek many
of the same types of compensatory damages that a victim might seek in
a personal injury claim. We can conduct a complete review of your case
to determine the full extent of your losses.

Some of the damages that are often available in an illegal search and seizure
claim are the following:

Damage that was done to your home, car or personal property

Loss of income

Pain and suffering

Emotional distress

Under Section 1983 of the United States Code, you may also be entitled
to recover attorneys' fees if your federal or Constitutional rights
were denied or if you were the victim of malicious prosecution. In the
context of an illegal search and seizure claim, it would be necessary
for the police to have knowingly searched your property illegally and
arrested you. Depending on the circumstances of your case, additional
punitive damages may available under this section as well.

There are Many Reasons to Have Confidence in Our Firm

For seven decades, our attorneys have provided the skillful and dedicated
representation necessary to successfully resolve our clients'
police misconduct claims. We enjoy an excellent reputation among our peers in the legal
community and in the courts. Our opponents know that, before we accept
a case, we have fully researched it and that we are prepared to put 100%
of our firm's resources behind its success.